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Hero Stories: Hero Stories

Tracy Hills

Posted 22 July 2019

When Tracy joined the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers at 18-years-old she had longed to serve for a full 22 years, just like her dad.

2 minute read

Hero Stories: Hero Stories

Corie Mapp

Posted 22 July 2019

Joining the Household Cavalry in 2005, Corie Mapp was on operation in Afghanistan in 2010 when he was injured by an IED blast – losing both his legs below the knee.

1 minute read

Pip Athlete: Pip Athlete

Cornelia Oosthuizen

Posted 22 July 2019

Cornelia served with the British Army, Adjutant General’s Corps (AGC) Educational and Training Services (ETS) and her time in service saw her deployed to Afghanistan.

2 minute read

Pip Athlete: Pip Athlete

Dan Sheen

Posted 22 July 2019

Dan Sheen joined the Royal Welsh Fusiliers early 2001 after completing phase 1 & phase 2 training.

1 minute read

Pip Athlete: Pip Athlete

Jen Warren

Posted 22 July 2019

Veteran Army Major Dr Jen Warren served in the RAMC in hospitals across the UK, Germany and Afghanistan before a skiing accident left her wheelchair-bound and limited use of her left leg.

2 minute read

Pip Athlete: Pip Athlete

John Doyle

Posted 22 July 2019

John suffers daily with a serious back injury which confines him to his wheelchair for 90% of the day and leaves him in constant pain.

1 minute read

Force For Good: Force For Good

Stu Pearson

Posted 22 July 2019

Veteran Stu Pearson was portrayed in the film Kajaki and is now a property developer and casualty simulation specialist having been supported by Help for Heroes.

2 minute read

Force For Good: Force For Good

Martin Hewitt

Posted 22 July 2019

Martin Hewitt, 36, has achieved more in the last 12 years than more people can hope to in a life time.

3 minute read

Force For Good: Force For Good

Justin Henderson

Posted 22 July 2019

Justin found employment as front-of-house support at Phoenix House Catterick after his military career ended due to a freak accident which shattered his spine.

3 minute read

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